Platforms
Plateformes
Synopsis
Some 12,000 oil and gas platforms remain at sea. What happens when one reaches the end of its life? In an experimental audiovisual journey to the shores of Scotland, acclaimed filmmaker Karl Lemieux (Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Quiet Zone) documents the painstaking process of dismantling these industrial behemoths. Metal creaks, excavators crunch and workers weld against desolate landscapes, captured on 16-mm film manipulated with photochemical processes, and amplified by Swedish artist BJ Nilsen’s haunting sonic landscape. The result is a ritual that seems both alien and undeniably Earthbound.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Lemieux
- Original Title
- Plateformes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Lemieux
Mathieu Laverdière
Mathieu Bouchard-Malo, Emma Bertin
Nathalie Cloutier, Mélanie Brière
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Lemieux
Director
Nathalie Cloutier
Producer
Mélanie Brière
Producer
Mathieu Laverdière
Director of Photography
Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Editor
Emma Bertin
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Platforms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platforms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Platforms about?
Some 12,000 oil and gas platforms remain at sea. What happens when one reaches the end of its life? In an experimental audiovisual journey to the shores of Scotland, acclaimed filmmaker Karl Lemieux (Godspeed! You Black Emperor, Quiet Zone) documents the painstaking process of dismantling these industrial behemoths. Metal creaks, excavators crunch and workers weld against desolate landscapes, captured on 16-mm film manipulated with photochemical processes, and amplified by Swedish artist BJ Nilsen’s haunting sonic landscape. The result is a ritual that seems both alien and undeniably Earthbound.
Who directed Platforms?
Platforms was directed by Karl Lemieux.
Who stars in Platforms?
The principal cast of Platforms includes Not specified.
When was Platforms released and how long is it?
Platforms was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 21m.